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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,325.20, 427,121.40 and 237,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,325.20, 427,121.40 and 237,669.20 is: 357,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,325.20 : 427,121.40 = 237,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,325.20/427,121.40 = 237,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,325.20x = 427,121.40 × 237,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,325.20x = 101,513,601,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,513,601,440.88/284,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,033.43

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